Holland America Line---MS Zaandam
Holland America Line's MS Zaandam features nine-, 10-, 11- and 14-day itineraries, and it sails out of San Diego. The only cruise line to sail the Sea of Cortez, MS Zaandam stops at exclusive Mexican ports like Guaymas, Huatulco, Loreto and Topolobampo, as well as popular stops like Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas and Mazatlan, according to the Holland America website. Travelers can satiate their appetite for outdoor activities both on board and at port. On board MS Zaandam, fitness centers, running tracks, basketball, tennis, ping-pong and volleyball keep cruisers busy. At port, play with dolphins or tour the Copper Canyon by train in Topolobampo.
Holland America Line
300 Elliott Ave. West
Seattle, WA 98119
206-281-3535
hollandamerica.com
Carnival Cruise Line---Carnival Spirit
Offering affordable Mexican cruises, the Carnival Cruise Line sails four ships to Mexican ports, according to the Carnival website. On the Carnival Spirit, cruisers sail from San Diego with four-, five-, seven- and eight-day itineraries. The Carnival Spirit stops in Acapulco, Ixtapa, Manzanillo, Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan, La Paz and Ensenada. While on board, travelers can workout in a state-of-the-art fitness center, brave the three-story water slide or play a round of mini-golf. At the port of La Paz, take advantage of the abundant opportunities for hiking, rock climbing and diving, or take in Ensenada during a two-seater buggy tour.
Carnival Cruise Lines
3655 NW 87th Ave.
Miami, FL 33178
888-227-6482
carnival.com
Royal Caribbean International---Mariner of the Seas
Mariner of the Seas, which is part of the Royal Caribbean fleet, offers seven-day itineraries. Departing from Los Angeles, Mariner of the Seas travels to Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta. Avoid boredom on board with an ice-skating rink, a rock-climbing wall, inline skating, a full-size basketball court and a nine-hole mini-golf course, according to the Royal Caribbean website. Cabo San Lucas's plentiful beaches provide surfing, kayaking, snorkeling and scuba diving. Check out the Sierra Madre mountain range while stopped in Mazatlan.
Royal Caribbean International
1050 Caribbean Way
Miami, FL 33132
800-256-6649
royalcaribbean.com
Regent Seven Seas Cruises---Seven Seas Mariner
Regent Seven Seas Cruises take you in total six-star luxury to the ports of eastern Mexico, according to the Regent Seven Seas website. Stopping at two ports on the Caribbean side of Mexico---Cozumel and Costa Maya---the Seven Seas Mariner leaves out of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on seven-day itineraries. On board the Mariner, the sports deck features golf cages, shuffleboard, paddle tennis and a full jogging track. While visiting Costa Maya, climb among the Mayan ruins or take a Jeep adventure tour. Cozumel claims to be one of the best places to scuba dive and snorkel, according to the Regent Seven Seas website.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
1000 Corporate Drive, Suite 500
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
800-477-7500
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Princess Cruise Line---Sapphire Princess
Specializing in the Mexican Riviera, the Princess Cruise Line sails five ships to Mexican ports. Aboard the Sapphire Princess, you will make stops at Mexican Riviera ports Acapulco, Ixtapa, Mazatlan, Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta. With cruises out of Los Angeles, the Sapphire Princess sails four-, seven-, 10- and 11-day itineraries. Sweat it out in the fitness center, swim in the against-the-current pool, or swing a few clubs in the virtual golf simulators, according to the Princess website. When in Acapulco, check out the famous La Quebrada cliff divers or take a joy-ride on a jet boat on the Papagayo River.
Princess Cruises
24844 Avenue Rockefeller
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
800-774-6237
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